Extreme Weather Archives | The Cool Down

Santa Barbara floods

Outdoors

Shocking videos show Santa Barbara submerged in water amid devastating storms in California

Climate disasters

Outdoors

90% of U.S. counties experienced a ‘climate disaster’ in the last decade, new research shows

Hunter’s Point

Home

This new Florida neighborhood is full of luxury, sustainable homes that can withstand tropical storms

Sidewalk solar Tampa

Tech

Tampa just installed almost 100 solar panels on its sidewalks — here’s why

Climate risk

Home

These free, online apps will tell you your home’s ‘climate risk factor’ — and how it can impact your finances

bomb cyclone

Outdoors

What is a ‘bomb cyclone?’ Why this year’s pre-holiday storm could be much worse than a regular blizzard

MiCASiTA lumber; Creating affordable, disaster-ready houses for families in need

Business

This project creates affordable, disaster-ready houses for families in need — and they only take 60 days to build

Water desalination

Outdoors

What is ‘water desalination,’ and how can it help us survive extreme weather conditions?

Tiny home Pallet

Tech

These tiny homes give shelter to people affected by extreme weather events — and they can be set up in less than an hour

Tech

This tiny, high-tech drone can fly inside hurricanes and measure their intensity

Nigeria flood, Extreme weather conditions

Outdoors

October was a devastating month for extreme weather conditions — here are 5 major events from around the world

Florida Babcock Ranch

Tech

Hurricane Ian wiped out homes and power systems across Florida — so how did this small town leave mostly unscathed?